In one sentence: web3hire.help works only on C-level and core expert roles, charges a fixed fee per role
confirmed in writing before signing, delivers a 10-name shortlist within 24 hours of confirmation, and
refunds the deposit in full if no suitable candidate is found. Traditional search takes a percentage of
annual salary, focuses on mid-level execution roles, typically starts at two months, and prepayments are often non-refundable.
This page compares ways of finding C-level talent. For fees and the payment flow see
pricing; if you are ready to start, go to submit a request.
The same recruiting budget, line by line. Left column: web3hire.help. Right column: what traditional agencies typically do.
| Dimension | web3hire.help | Traditional headhunter / platform |
|---|---|---|
| Candidate level | Former Coinbase / Kraken / big-tech principal-level — ready to appear on your team page | Mostly mid-level execution roles; C-level is largely hit-or-miss |
| Speed | First shortlist within 24 hours of confirmation | Post the JD, wait for resumes, screen agencies — from two months |
| Pricing | Fixed fee per role, confirmed in writing before signing | Percentage of annual salary — the more senior, the more expensive |
| If nobody fits | Deposit fully refunded | Prepayment non-refundable, or repeated price increases |
| Contract protection | 12-month service protection period, circumvention clearly defined | Short protection period, circumvention hard to enforce |
| Cross-border compliance | Passport / residency / timezone verified upfront; direct hire or advisor arrangement | Cross-border employment and compliance usually out of scope |
Three things: web3hire.help works only on C-level and core expert roles, drawing on former Coinbase / Kraken / big-tech principal-level candidates; it charges a fixed fee per role confirmed in writing before signing rather than a percentage of salary; and it delivers a first shortlist within 24 hours, where traditional search typically starts at two months.
Yes — if no suitable candidate is found, the deposit is fully refunded. This is written into the service terms, not a verbal promise.
No. The total is quoted as a fixed fee and confirmed in writing before signing. If candidates are not right, we keep refilling until a hire is made, with no price increase.
The contract includes a 12-month service protection period with a clear definition of circumvention, so it is enforceable — unlike the short protection periods common with traditional agencies.
Every expert goes through three steps: public-source verification, internal cross-verification within the industry, and capability assessment certification. The pool holds 374 verified experts across 60 niche tracks.
Passport, residency rights and timezone are checked before a candidate is proposed, so they can join directly or work under an advisor arrangement. Traditional agencies usually treat cross-border employment and compliance as out of scope.
The expedited track delivers an initial shortlist within 72 hours of confirmation. The standard flow replies within 24 hours and completes screening and background materials in 3–5 business days, with an average of 11 days to signing.
Tell us the role, location, budget and deadline. If nobody in the pool fits, about 20+ qualified experts can be added within 2 weeks, and the deposit is fully refunded if no suitable candidate is found.
